BLRT Repair Yards said that the Pedro Álvares Cabral, a 14,000 m³ trailing suction hopper dredger of the Jan De Nul Group, recently arrived at their Klaipeda yard for a special survey.
Over the past weeks, she has undergone a full spectrum of work. Both tailshafts were withdrawn and carefully serviced. Her rudders were overhauled.
The underwater hull was cleaned and treated with high-performance silicone-based coatings. Inside the hopper, steel renewal works were carried out, along with the renewal of the fixed part of the overflow valve.
“ We also tackled the complex bottom door systems, replacing rubber seals, adjusting hinges, installing doubler plates, and making sure every component is seaworthy and sound, ” BLRT said.
The jet water piping was replaced both along the keelsons and around the hopper doors. Her self-unloading system, including critical gate valves, received maintenance.
Also, BLRT ensured the trailing suction pipe and other piping systems were fully inspected and serviced.